The Edinburgh Cup Raceday in partnership with Edinburgh Gin

Schedule

Sat Jun 06 2026 at 11:15 am to 07:15 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Musselburgh Racecourse, Linkfield Road , EH21 7RG Musselburgh, United Kingdom | Prestonpans, SC

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Come and play at Musselburgh’s biggest raceday in June.
Get ready for the thrill of the track and a vibrant day out as The Edinburgh Cup in partnership with Edinburgh Gin returns – one of the most anticipated events of the racing calendar!
Racing Highlights
Catch all the action and witness top talent as elite runners compete in The Edinburgh Cup. Don’t miss the prestigious Queen of Scots Stakes – a Listed 7-furlong race that showcases the fastest fillies and mares, with winners often heading to Royal Ascot just weeks later.
Live Music & After-Racing Party
The excitement doesn’t end at the finish line! Enjoy live music on our Main Stage, followed by our legendary After Racing Party – open to all racegoers and taking place for 1 hour after the final race.
Edinburgh Gin Botanical Bar & Street Food Delights
Sip on refreshing, botanical-inspired cocktails from Edinburgh Gin and indulge in mouth-watering bites from Scotland’s finest street food vendors – with options to suit all dietary needs.
Catch the Epsom Derby Live
We’ll also be showing The Epsom Derby on screens around the racecourse – so you won’t miss a moment of the day’s biggest racing moments.
Dress to Impress
Bring your style A-game – there’s fashion competition for the day’s most fabulous racegoers. There are fantastic prizes up for grabs.
Gather your friends, family, or colleagues, and soak up an unforgettable atmosphere of racing, entertainment, and celebration. This is an Edinburgh style raceday – and you won’t want to miss it.
Free car parking is available at Musselburgh Racecourse.
We're only 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre with direct transport links and a courtesy bus from Wallyford (connecting to Edinburgh) and NewCraighall (connecting to Galashiels) train stations.
Student and concession tickets are available. You must have a valid concession I.D. More information about our concession tickets can be found in our FAQ section.
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Musselburgh Racecourse, Linkfield Road , EH21 7RG Musselburgh, United Kingdom, 1 Linkfield Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7AF, United Kingdom, Prestonpans

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